LONDON, 21st January 2026 – With tighter budgets and rising admin demands, school finance teams face constant pressure to work smarter. In response, ParentPay Group has completely updated its trusted FMS platform – keeping everything schools know and rely on, but redesigning it for clarity and speed within a secure cloud setting.
Built on decades of sector experience, the refreshed FMS keeps the functionality schools are familiar with from its leading finance management solution – and introduces clearer navigation, streamlined workflows, and deeper reporting options.
The system is also securely cloud-hosted and accessible from any device, giving staff the flexibility to work where and when they need to.
Key upgrades include a modern interface with breadcrumb navigation, tabbed screens, and a new action bar that keeps important tasks in easy reach. Enhanced reporting features allow for instant drilldowns, quarter-on-quarter comparisons, and clear exports for governors, auditors, and leadership.
Commenting on the upgrade, Richard Avery, Head of Product – Financial Products at ParentPay Group, said, “We’ve taken everything that works about FMS6 and made it more intuitive, accessible, and easier to use. FMS is built for the cloud, but more importantly, it’s built to solve the challenges of school finance today – where visibility, accuracy and confidence matter more than ever. Smooth, integrated systems are the backbone of daily school life. And when finance tools work seamlessly with HR, catering and communication platforms, admin becomes a foundation, not a frustration.”
With secure cloud hosting backed by Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation, and automatic updates, the reimagined FMS takes the IT burden off schools – allowing teams to focus on what matters.
According to one secondary school bursar, “Being able to drill into any number, instantly, is a game changer. If a governor asked me, ‘What’s driving this?’ I could answer on the spot.”
Another primary school business manager added, “This is the first time I feel like I could get ahead of month-end. The workflow guidance is brilliant.”
ParentPay Group will be showcasing the reimagined FMS at Bett 2026, with live demos available on Stand SJ50. School leaders and finance professionals are invited to experience the upgrade in action and learn more.
About ParentPay Group
ParentPay Group is the operating system for well-run schools, supporting over 20,000 schools and 9 million users daily. Our platforms serve many millions of parents, enabling secure payments, budgeting, communications, and reporting. From streamlining admin to powering catering and reducing waste, we help schools, trusts, and local authorities focus on what matters most: learning. By connecting families and educators through easy digital tools, we create safer, smarter environments where communities thrive.
Visit www.parentpaygroup.com for more.
